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Let us consider that wonderful sign [of the resurrection] which takes place in eastern lands, that is, in Arabia and the countries round about. There is a certain bird which is called a phœnix. This is the only one of its kind, and lives five hundred years. And when the time of its dissolution draws near that it must die, it builds itself a nest of frankincense, and myrrh, and other spices, into which, when the time is fulfilled, it enters and dies. But as the flesh decays a certain kind of worm is produced, which, being nourished by the juices of the dead bird, brings forth feathers. Then, when it has acquired strength, it takes up that nest in which are the bones of its parent, and bearing these it passes from the land of Arabia into Egypt, to the city called Heliopolis. And, in open day, flying in the sight of all men, it places them on the altar of the sun, and having done this, hastens back to its former abode. The priests then inspect the registers of the dates, and find that it has returned exactly as the five hundredth year was completed.

And these are the names of the leaders which are under them: Berka'êl, Zêlebs'êl, and another who is added a head of a thousand, called Hîlûjâsĕph: and the days of the dominion of this (leader) are at an end.

Shall include horsemen of Phœnicia

Woe, woe to the race of Phœnician men

As do Phœnicians, Latins, and Egyptians

Of lying Phœbus whom vain men called god,

And o'er Phœnicia that bas many tribes.

Of the Sidonians, a Phœnician, led

Of Phœbus; sometime shall a thunderbolt

Because she seized on Phœbus' crafty song

Phœnicia, dreadful wrath remains for thee,

Ah, Cœle-Syria, of Phœnician men

Phœnicia and destroy Assyria.

Phœnicia, O how much shalt thou endure,

Bedewed with murder shall Phœnicia drink;

The fearful threatenings of the Phœnicians.

And then upon Phœnicia shall come war

He shall despoil Phœnicians in their homes,